(April 10, 1981- )
Born in Lexington, Kentucky
Stage credits include ‘Hairspray,’ ‘Wicked,’ ‘Ruthless! The Musical’ and ‘Legally Blonde’
Singles include ‘Giddy On Up’ and ‘Drop On By’
CDs include ‘Longing for a Place Already Gone (2007)’ and ‘Achin’ and Shakin’ (2010)’
Film credits include ‘Dream Girls,’ ‘Jumanji,’ ‘Life with Mikey’ and ‘The Adventures of Huck Finn’

Why she might be annoying

She has been dubbed the CMT equivalent of Britney Spears (one of her understudies in Ruthless).
She regards Willie Nelson and the Dixie Chicks as influences.
She did not have any initial interest in Broadway (‘for me it was like I had two different baskets of eggs and one was the acting basket and the other was the music basket and the acting basket of eggs hatched first’).
Her recurring role on Guiding Light (1999–2001) left her college aspirations up in the air.

Why she might not be annoying

She is the classic ‘blue-eyed’ blonde.’
She was born to an electrical engineer and Victoria’s Secret manager.
She made sure to enjoy a normal high school experience; thus she became a late-blooming vocalist (hint: she’s no Justin Bieber).
She regards Johnny Cash and numerous female country legends as influences.
She was a track runner on her high school and university teams.
‘It wasn’t until I was on the Broadway radar that Nashville noticed me. Isn’t that ironic? My showcase was my show in some ways.’
Her motto is ‘two records, one woman.’

For 2019, as of last week, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 87.50% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 21 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 19 Votes: 26.32% Annoying